Improper Authorization in MongoDB - CVE-2024-6384

 

Improper Authorization in MongoDB - CVE-2024-6384

Published: February 5, 2025


Vulnerability identifier: #VU103624
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6384
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to "Hot" backup files may be downloaded by underprivileged users, if they are capable of acquiring a unique backup identifier. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Affected software

MongoDB

How to mitigate CVE-2024-6384

Install updates from vendor's website.

MongoDB - addressed in versions 6.0.16, 7.0.11, 7.3.3

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